RPLI - Laoag International Airport¶
General¶
Laoag International Airport (RPLI) is located in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, in the far north of Luzon. It serves the Ilocos Region with domestic flights and occasional international charters, and has a single runway (01/19).
The airport reference point (ARP) is 181034N 1203152E, aerodrome elevation 24 FT.
Airspace
- Laoag ATZ — circle 5 NM radius centered on the ARP (181034N 1203152E), surface up to but excluding 2000 FT (Class B).
- Laoag CTR — circle 10 NM radius centered on the LAO DVOR/DME (181044N 1203145E), surface up to 1500 FT (Class D).
- Laoag TMA — 1500 FT to FL200, excluding the ATZ and ATS routes at FL160 and above (Class D below FL160, Class A at FL160 and above). Approach control is provided by Laoag Approach (RPLI_APP).
- Transition altitude: 11,000 FT.
Charts¶
Frequency List¶
| Designator | Callsign | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPLI_TWR | Laoag Tower | 118.100 | ATZ, SFC up to excluding 2000 ft |
| RPLI_APP | Laoag Approach | 122.300 | CTR / TMA, 1500 ft - FL200 |
Runways¶
Laoag International Airport has 1 runway (01/19), 2784 x 45 M, concrete and asphalt (PCN 608/R/B/W/U).
Runway 01 is served by SALS and a PAPI (left/right, 3.0°). Runway 19 is served by MSALS and a PAPI (left/right, 3.0°).
Below is a table of the declared distances.
Declared Distances (metres).
| Runway | TORA (m) | TODA (m) | ASDA (m) | LDA (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2784 | 2984 | 2784 | 2784 |
| 19 | 2784 | 2934 | 2784 | 2784 |
Clearance¶
On first contact with the controller that will issue your clearance, give the following information:
- Your parking bay
- Your aircraft type
- The ATIS information letter
Warning
Radio Checks on first contact are discouraged when building communication with the controller. It's best to greet or ask the controller, should you need any help before clearance issuance.
Be straightforward and concise as possible when communicating within a controlled frequency.
Once you have requested for clearance, the controller will either tell you to standby, or give your clearance on the spot. Clearances include your routing, flight level restrictions, departure instructions and your squawk. You must read back the clearance in full.
Phraseology
PAL123: Laoag Tower, PAL123, Bay 1, A-3-2-0 with information A, request clearance Manila.
RPLI_TWR: PAL123, cleared Manila, [routing], [SID] RUNWAY 01, Climb FL150, Squawk 4024.
PAL123: Cleared Manila, [routing], [SID] RUNWAY 01, Climb FL150, Squawk 4024, PAL123.
Taxi¶
Avoid tight turning on the runway; use the turn-around pad at the end of either runway. Expect to backtrack depending on your parking bay and the active runway.
Warning
Never enter or backtrack the runway until you have been explicitly cleared to do so. Read back any hold short instruction with "HOLDING SHORT".
Phraseology
PAL123: Laoag Tower, PAL123, Bay 1, request taxi, runway 01.
RPLI_TWR: PAL123, backtrack runway 01 report ready for departure.
PAL123: Backtrack runway 01, wilco, PAL123.
Departure¶
The departure procedure is decided by an online Approach (APP) or En-route Controller (CTR). When both are offline, Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) are given by the aerodrome controller (TWR). When either APP or CTR is online, they decide if departures will be given radar vectors to the TMA exit points or will be following a SID.
When APP or CTR is online, after passing 1500 feet or leaving the ATZ, report your passing altitude to APP or CTR. This is to help them identify you successfully in their radar screens.
Phraseology
PAL123: Laoag Approach, PAL123, passing 2000, climbing FL150.
RPLI_APP: PAL123, radar identified, continue climb FL150.
Arrival¶
When arriving into Laoag, it is best for you to be between 8,000 FT and FL130 when reaching the border of the TMA or the start of the STAR. On initial contact with Laoag Approach (RPLI_APP), report your current level.
Phraseology
PAL122: Laoag Approach, PAL122, FL130.
APP will then issue your arrival clearance including the type of approach to expect to the active runway. APP either gives you radar vectors to final or gives you descent clearances via a STAR.
Phraseology
RPLI_APP: PAL122, radar identified, cleared Laoag, expect RNP approach RWY 01.
PAL122: Cleared Laoag, expect RNP approach RWY 01, PAL122.
Warning
If APP didn't give you any turns after you have passed the last waypoint on your routing, maintain your present heading.